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"Located just down the street from Kinka is Kazu, another great Japanese restaurant in Montreal. They were on vacation (for 2 months!) when we tried to visit so I didn’t get to try it. Adam comes here every time he visits Montreal – it’s one of his top places to eat!"

"When you get peckish, grab dinner and a drink at Kazu. Then catch bus 165 up the west side of the mountain and end your evening by walking to Saint Joseph’s Oratory and climbing the steps for an amazing sunset view."

"To say the building blocks of Syrian cuisine’s meze and main courses—earthbound fruits and vegetables, nuts and honey, grains and legumes, lamb and sheep, herbs and oils—are ‘elevated’ at chef-owner Fuad Alneirabeie’s Damas runs dangerously close to being a disservice. The food here is amazingly fresh, robust and colorful, and the décor both plush and ornate. All of it conducts a mode of transportation for visiting diners to be whisked away on a culinary silk road."

"Damas is a delightful Syrian-Persian restaurant opened in its current Outremont location in 2015 by chef and owner Fuad Alnirabie. The beautiful Middle Eastern restaurant is decked out in lush decor and offers seating on an intimate 40-seat outdoor terrace during the warmer months. Excellent traditional entrees include delicacies such as moujadarra, fattet makdous, bamia, and samke harra."

"Damas is one of Montreal’s biggest comeback stories: After a fire gutted it in 2015, it was reborn in Outremont and became better than ever. Six years later, and its spread of mezzes to hefty char-grilled mains replete with Syrian flavours of sumac and Aleppo peppers are an almost guaranteed winner for any palate."

"This ultra-popular rooftop bar on top of the stoic Hotel Nelligan—one of the best hotels in town—has sightlines across Old Montreal as well as onto Saint-Lawrence River. Well known for its mimosa-fueled brunches, inexpensive lunch table d’hôte menus, upscaled dinners and their famous clear sangria, reservations are not available outside lunch and brunch hours, so be sure to show up early."

"This Old Port restaurant offers sweeping views of Old Montreal and the Saint-Lawrence river. Five stories up the Nelligan Hotel, this rooftop terrace beckons to patrons with the delicious scent of meat and fresh fish cooking on the outdoor grill. Their bartenders are cocktail experts, mixing delicious sangrias and house creations."

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"Beloved restaurant Perles and Paddock of Griffintown decided to use their spectacular space (they opened in an old garage and their unique decor caught the attention of the “Bar & Restaurant Design Awards” in London) for a “new restaurant concept” during the day : a coffee shop. Now open all day/evening, it is possible to enjoy Perles and Paddock whenever we want. Serving specialty coffees (Zab Roasters), pastries, sandwiches and salads from morning to late afternoon, P&P goes back to its original concept, a sit down restaurant, at night."

"Romantic restaurants are all about the food and the ambiance, but an oft-neglected aspect is the ability to communicate. After all, what’s the point of a dinner date if you can’t hear the person across the table from you?. The owners of Perles et Paddock designed their space with that in mind, and it checks all the requisite boxes of stellar food and beverages."

"The emminently fancy Griffintown restaurant is up and flying with menus that would make any couchbound Montrealer blush. Ordering here makes it easy to turn an average weekday into something special. Menus for two—or three, or four—run from ribs to pasta to elegant fish dishes."

"Griffintown's Le Boucan serves up racks of ribs, pulled pork, chicken, and sides like nachos, poutine, smoked tomato soup, and wings — and some vegetarian-friendly barbecue options, too."

"The grand 1870 Banker’s Hall of Hotel Le St. James is the setting for lavish dinners, an art history themed tasting menu and fine wine. Chef Julien Robillard takes fresh seasonal ingredients to create dishes like duck tartare appetizer with shitake jam and cured foie gras or a rack of lamb with beet gnocchi and mascarpone pesto. The restaurant has a palatial dining area, lounge and two mezzanines with a number of alcoves providing diners with more privacy."

"Sitting on a quai in the Old Port, Terrasses Bonsecours is both a bumping nightclub and a hip Miami-style eatery with a huge patio that extends over the whole building. Enjoy the variety of sangrias and cocktails offered while the smell of barbequed tapas wafts throughout the terrace. Spend a relaxing 5-7 among friends or take advantage of Terrasses Bonsecours’ patio that eases into a nightclub atmosphere at 11pm."

"The Terrasse Bonsecours is a four-storey bar, restaurant and nightclub complex sitting right on the water in Old Montreal. Known locally for their rosé and sangria-centric 5 à 7 happy hour, solid bistro eats, VIP bottle service, weekly events and late night DJs. All of that, however, pales in comparison to their unobstructed views out onto the Saint-Lawrence River and on the city itself."

"In the late afternoon head out onto Jacques-Cartier Quay to Terrasses Bonsecours for a drink on the patio and a great view of the skyline as the sun begins to dip down. Head past the artists and street vendors on Place Jacques-Cartier and up to Basilique Notre-Dame-de-Montréal for the nightly light show."

"A fully vegan butcher and cheese shop in the heart of Marché Jean-Talon is quite potentially what will make me move back to Montreal one day. Not only is Jean-Talon Market one of the loveliest places in the city to mosey around and marvel at beautiful food, but you can also now get your fix on vegan sausage, burgers, and cheese. You can also eat some of the scrumptious food available at the counter, such as vegan breakfast Montreal burritos, tofu scramble, hotdogs, and burgers."

"Ta Pies, or Tourtière Australienne, brings “rapid cuisine from Australia and New Zealand” to the heart of Québec. Ta Pies specializes in the iconic meat pie, often considered the national dish of both countries. Ta Pies offers a huge variety of these quick-to-eat pies, piping hot with flavors ranging from classic beef and cheese to butter chicken."

"Despite the city’s love for all things beige and fried, good fish and chips aren’t that easy to find in Montreal. However, this beloved Mile End restaurant — now expanded, with locations in Verdun and the Plateau — has you covered. There’s a fish and chips trio option, where golden battered cod comes with sides of fries and salad."

"This chic and refined French brasserie offers a great menu that has been worked down to perfection over the years and has a little something for all palettes and personalities. Here, you can eat French brasserie dishes that are superbly executed. Note that a set late night menu is available every evening starting at 10pm and a table d’hôte menu for lunch and dinner."

"This Laurier institution might get forgotten about in favour of newer and hipper offerings, but bistro staples like moules-frites and foie gras torchon never go out of style. While their regular menu prices itself in special occasion territory, their after-10 p.m. menu gets you an appetizer and main for only $28, making it easy to feel the love."

"Restaurant Leméac is best known as a chic brasserie with delicious French cuisine. However, part of what makes the food here so delicious is the beauty of the setting in which it is served. Leméac is designed in such a way that you will feel like you’ve traveled from modern day Montreal to a brasserie in France from a past era."

"In the heart of St-Henri, we begin with a bit of humour at this French-with-hints-of-American restaurant, Foiegwa. The name was inspired by how anglophones pronounce foie gras–without the ‘Rrr’–which is one of the many French words Americans and Canadians butcher. Speaking of butcher, Foiegwa serves-up a delectable selection of meat: dishes like their boeuf bourguignon, their poached black cod, and their locally-sourced, organic fried chicken."

"Everyone may have difficulty pronouncing the name, but on social networks, it’s another story: #foiegwa is a very popular hashtag and this small, friendly restaurant in St-Henri is surely reaping the benefits. They serve French classics with an American twist in elegant, yet comfortable surroundings. The cheeseburger is decadent, maybe put it down to the cognac sauce but it still includes mayo, candied onions and pickles."

"Il existe seulement deux mots pour décrire les pancakes de ce french diner américanisé de Saint-Henri : bleuet et cottage !. On ne peut rien faire de plus que de décrire cette création dont les ingrédients parlent d’eux-mêmes. L’encenser d’adjectif, même les plus flatteurs, ne lui rendrait pas hommage, il faut essayer ce mélange unique au plus vite !"

"L’Institution de l’Avenue Mont-Royal se lance dans le « à emporter », avec des plats à préparer à la maison à travers la section « Épicerie », puis des prêts-à-manger tout chauds, à consommer sitôt rendus à la maison. Je note plusieurs classiques de la maison : boudin maison, salade de tomates (testé et approuvé), risotto aux champignons (testé et approuvé), ainsi que le chou-fleur (testé et approuvé x1000). Les prix sont raisonnables, puis le vin est à -30% lorsque vous achetez n’importe quel plat !"

"Located on Bernard in the heart of trendy Mile End, Restaurant Radis is a relatively new venture that has set out bring the taste and feeling of Italy to Montreal’s vegan diningscene. Instead of catering only to the most health-conscious diner, the restaurant’s owners want the food to taste good for everyone who tries it – even non-vegan Italian food aficionados. The result is an inventive and comforting menu that’s sure to entice, indulge, and have you coming back for more as the offerings are always evolving with the seasons and with the chef’s creative spirit."

"There is no doubt that restaurant Radis is one of the best vegan restaurants in the city, especially for those vegans who have been long since craving a cheesy Italian pizza, or maybe a fresh canolli. Radis has adopted classic Italian cuisine into their values of veganism, and the final product is amazing. The highlight of this restaurant is the authenticity of the food – this is definitely the restaurant to bring your non-vegan friends to if you are trying to prove the skeptics wrong!"

"Bowhead Pub is Montreal’s first completely plant-based pub, and it’s not exactly what you’d expect from a vegan restaurant. They aren’t trying to change the game or preach an ideology, but simply offer a space where people can be loud, watch the game, and enjoy a night out without consuming animal products. They’ve made plant-based versions of all your favourite pub classics, so if you’re looking toinitiate a hesitant carnivore into the world of vegan food, this is the perfect place to ease them in."

"As of May, 2019, the Bowhead Pub is the newest address to show up on Boulevard Saint-Laurent. They have brought a much needed sub-genre of vegan cuisine to this city – greasy pub food. Whether it’s on your way in from a night out at 2am or simply a spot to watch a sporting match, its hard to deny how delicious nachos and wings are."

"Le Bowhead may be Montreal’s first fully vegan pub, but the selection and bold flavours of the fare will satisfy even the most diehard meat eaters. Get the decadent pub grub (plant-based or otherwise) on UberEats, SkipTheDishes or DoorDash — whatever your preference."

"A post shared by Restaurant Mozart (@restomozart) on Feb 19, 2019 at 9:58am PST. Be the first to reserve a table in a private corner of the restaurant. This amazing restaurant is dedicated to providing the best kosher restaurant experience of your life."